Mollie is a nurse practitioner practicing in Pittsburgh, PA and has been in Nursing for almost 20 years, the latter being spent as an Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner in an urban setting. She holds certifications in Family Practice & Emergency Medicine. In addition to being a nurse and medical provider, she is also a wife and mother of 2 small children and a golden retriever. She is a C. diff survivor and advocate, understanding first hand what this illness is capable of.

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Sydney is originally from Portland, Oregon, and now lives in beautiful Utah with her husband, two energetic boys, and three dogs. She has been a chronic illness warrior with ulcerative colitis since she was 12. During her pregnancy with her second son, she began experiencing TMJ jaw issues, which eventually led to a C. diff infection, idiopathic condylar resorption, and the destruction of her jaw. This journey culminated in a total joint replacement surgery in 2024. Despite these health struggles, she doesn’t let them define her.

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Carol is a certified Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner, retired accounting professional, musician, and C. diff advocacy champion. She is a C. diff survivor and has been advocating for awareness and education for many years. Carol is also the Chair of the Peggy Lillis Foundation Peer Support Network.

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Karl is a C. diff survivor. He learned from doctors, naturopaths, and dieticians when he had C. diff and used his research background to learn about the topic. Karl’s story covers antibiotics, mental health, diet, sleep, and longer-term effects. He enjoys hiking, spending time with his siblings, and singing.

Pam is a C. diff survivor, advocate for the Peggy Lillis Foundation and a member of the Oregon Health Authority: Healthcare Acquired Infection Advisory Committee. She lives in Portland Oregon with her husband, two daughters, and golden retriever. In her free time she enjoys spending time outdoors and baking. Pam was the recipient of PLF’s 2023 Advocate Award.

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Caitlin is a C. diff survivor and advocate for the Peggy Lillis Foundation. She is a wife, mother of three young children and a nurse. Caitlin dealt with recurrent and refractory C. diff for almost a year due to an unnecessary course of antibiotics, followed by a delay in diagnosis from primary care. She received multiple FMTs and they saved her life. They are effective even in the worst C. diff cases. Caitlin plans to spend the rest of her career focused on antibiotic stewardship, access to treatment and prevention education. Everyone deserves the care she received, because it works.

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Denese is a licensed aesthetician, small business owner, and proud C. diff survivor. She is starting her journey as a PLF volunteer after her own battle with C. diff, which began in August 2024 following a misdiagnosis that led to hospitalization and recurrence. Her infection developed after taking an antibiotic prescribed for a dental procedure, and she is now passionate about raising awareness and supporting others facing similar challenges.

Christian is the CEO of the Peggy Lillis Foundation, which he co-founded with his brother Liam, following their mother’s death from a community-acquired C. diff infection in April 2010. He has led PLF to be the preeminent national organization for C. diff patient education and advocacy. Under Christian, PLF has built a volunteer program, convened national gatherings of advocates and scientists, and pioneered educational materials to raise awareness for C. diff patients.

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Spencer is an advocate for the Peggy Lillis Foundation. His wife, Minnie, is a C. diff survivor and also a PLF Advocate. When he has the odd moment off he enjoys playing tabletop games and attending concerts with his wife.

Trish is a retired Certified Public Accountant. She acquired C. diff from a public place after her early retirement. After years of recurrent C. diff infections treated with only antibiotics, she searched and found Vowst and FMT treatments. She has since received one FMT and two Vowst treatments. With attention to diet and nutrition, she is now back to her normal weight. Her C. diff journey includes continuing to reclaim her mental wellness by being an advocate for the Peggy Lillis Foundation and spending time with her husband and family.

Sara is a wife, mother of 3, and a C. diff survivor after contracting the disease from a public place. She and her husband are modern day homesteaders in Kentucky, who strive to raise most of what they consume and look for natural alternatives when possible. C. diff struck hard at the beginning of her third pregnancy, and after a failed round of vancomycin and being bed-bound over a month, was able to find relief through natural remedies.

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Minnie is a C. diff survivor and an advocate for the Peggy Lillis Foundation. She is a stay-at-home mother of two. In her free time, she loves to play video games as well as spend time hiking and camping with family.

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